How much protein does my child need each day?

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  1. Dr. Lynne Kenney
     
    Dr. Lynne Kenney answered:
    Use these calculations to learn how much protein your children need to eat daily. Don’t forget the healthy fats (nuts, avocado, milk, cheese, meats) and complex carbohydrates (beans, legumes, cereals, pasta, sprouted breads) in your diet, these are very important as well.

    Here are general protein guidelines:

    Ages 1 to 3 – 0.81 grams (child’s weight in pounds x 0.81 = daily grams of protein)
    Ages 4 to 6 – 0.68 grams
    Ages 7 to 10 – 0.55 grams

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